Corporate Social Innovation

Hours

1.5 Credit, 3 Lecture, 0 Lab

Semester

Winter

Examining and applying models of social innovation unique to corporations: direct investment, partnerships with governments and/or NGOs, direct- or foundation-based philanthropy, and industry-or sector-level interventions, in both domestic and international contexts.

Managing change and transitions

Explain the challenges of change and transition that accompany social innovation.

Applying business models to social innovation

Use business models and knowledge to establish the viability of a social venture and/or suggest refinements to a product/service that would make it more appropriate for a targeted, disadvantaged market segment.

Charting a career path

Chart a career path, including a relevant skill set that would allow you to work in an area of social innovation.